A 115-acre town forest established in 1955 in northeastern Holbrook, with about 3 miles of blazed trails through wetlands, vernal pools, glacial rock outcroppings, and old stone walls, inside the Cranberry Brook Watershed ACEC.
What to expect
Dogs
Leashed at all times; service animals may be unleashed per ADA; dog waste must be carried out
Accessibility
No ADA access
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Cross Country Ski
Allowed winter
Managed by
Town Forest Committee (with Friends of Holbrook Town Forest)
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On site
Info kiosk
Informational kiosk with trail maps at entrance
Common questions
Is Holbrook Town Forest open today?
Holbrook Town Forest is a public preserve in Holbrook, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk daily.
Are dogs allowed off-leash in Holbrook Town Forest?
No. Dogs must be leashed at all times except service animals performing ADA duties, and owners must carry out waste.
Is hunting allowed in Holbrook Town Forest?
No. The town's official Town Forest regulations prohibit hunting and trapping. Some third-party trail listings incorrectly suggest seasonal hunting is allowed; the official town rule supersedes that.
About 3 miles total across four blazed trails: Wiggins (red), Long (blue), Elfin Pond (yellow), and Boundary (orange).
Where do I park at Holbrook Town Forest?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Holbrook Town Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Holbrook Town Forest?
Leashed at all times; service animals may be unleashed per ADA; dog waste must be carried out
Is Holbrook Town Forest wheelchair accessible?
No ADA access
What rules should I know at Holbrook Town Forest?
Motorized vehicles banned, including cars, trucks, dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, and e-bikes (except emergency/trail-maintenance vehicles). Hunting and trapping prohibited. Fires prohibited except cooking fires with Fire Chief's written permission. Alcohol, recreational drugs, and smoking…